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JeremyS · 05-25-2005, 03:26 PM

Anyone have any suggestions for places to purchase digital camcorders? I've looked around NewEgg, PriceWatch, and TigerDirect. They don't have many selections, and I don't like pricewatch too much because a lot of the sites on there are bad. Got any good sites, with a lot of selections?

Thanks.

sashime76 · 05-25-2005, 05:17 PM

First, determine how much you want to spend. Second, decide whether you want a mini-DV or Digital 8. Quality difference is minute but mini-DV models can be a lot smaller. Also, do you want digital still capability? What is the min/max resolutions you desire? What are optical/digital zoom requirements? Will you be transferring from digicam to your PC to make home DVDs? If yes, do you have a firewire port on your PC or just USB? Use following link as a reference:

http://www.dvspot.com/reviews/cameraList.php

When you get all that figured out, go check out your local stores first, BestBuy, Circuit City, Fry's, Costco and Walmart. Sometimes home shopping channels also carry them in a package deal, extra batteries, memory card, carrying case, etc.

When you have narrowed down to a few models, do a search online and read up on product reviews. Invest your money wisely.

shakran · 05-25-2005, 05:23 PM

http://bhphotovideo.com/

Good stuff.

slant eyes · 06-15-2005, 12:53 AM

may be a bit late. but check bensbargains.net for dell coupons. recently there has been a weekly deal for the canon optura 400. after rebates, dell coupon, and stuff, it comes out to like 530 for a normally 999 camcorder.

jbky · 10-11-2005, 12:12 PM

http://www.buyforless.com for coupons - they are pretty good abotu posting things that save you money.

05-25-2005, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
JeremyS Crazy	Digital Camcorder Anyone have any suggestions for places to purchase digital camcorders? I've looked around NewEgg, PriceWatch, and TigerDirect. They don't have many selections, and I don't like pricewatch too much because a lot of the sites on there are bad. Got any good sites, with a lot of selections? Thanks.

06-15-2005, 12:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
slant eyes Psycho Location: cali	may be a bit late. but check bensbargains.net for dell coupons. recently there has been a weekly deal for the canon optura 400. after rebates, dell coupon, and stuff, it comes out to like 530 for a normally 999 camcorder. __________________ no man or woman is worth your tears - and the one who is, won't make you cry question authority, don't ask why, just do it!

10-11-2005, 12:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
jbky Upright	also look at http://www.buyforless.com for coupons - they are pretty good abotu posting things that save you money.

05-25-2005, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Location: Hoosier State	First, determine how much you want to spend. Second, decide whether you want a mini-DV or Digital 8. Quality difference is minute but mini-DV models can be a lot smaller. Also, do you want digital still capability? What is the min/max resolutions you desire? What are optical/digital zoom requirements? Will you be transferring from digicam to your PC to make home DVDs? If yes, do you have a firewire port on your PC or just USB? Use following link as a reference: http://www.dvspot.com/reviews/cameraList.php When you get all that figured out, go check out your local stores first, BestBuy, Circuit City, Fry's, Costco and Walmart. Sometimes home shopping channels also carry them in a package deal, extra batteries, memory card, carrying case, etc. When you have narrowed down to a few models, do a search online and read up on product reviews. Invest your money wisely.

05-25-2005, 05:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	http://bhphotovideo.com/ Good stuff.